SUMMER BISHOP (Margie/Ensemble): Summer (she/her) is positively overjoyed to return to the Schoolhouse stage! Some favorite previous shows include Legally Blonde, Spamalot, Anything Goes, and Beauty and the Beast at Portland Players, Something Rotten and Young Frankenstein at Lyric Music Theater, and The Play That Goes Wrong, The Wedding Singer, and Disaster! here at Schoolhouse Arts Center. Outside of shows, she can be found studying as a full time student furthering her veterinary professional education, working overnights as a veterinary assistant at an emergency vet clinic, or cuddling with her herd of pets at home. Much love and thanks to Jeff, MJL studio, and friends for all the support!

 

GARRETT CHANDLER (Harvey Johnson/Teen Ensemble): Garrett is very excited to be in his first adult show, and hopefully will be able to do more! Garrett is 13-years old, and enjoys meeting new and very talented Actors/Actresses. Some of his favorite past roles are Banzai in The Lion King, Jr., Shrunken Head in Beetlejuice, Jr., and being part of the ensemble in Newsies, Jr. He’s grateful to be up on the stage again and hopes you enjoy the show!

 

NICHOLAS DAVENPORT (Hugo): Nick is excited to play the role of Hugo Peabody in Bye Bye Birdie! Some of his prior roles include Teen Angel in Grease (WHS), Not Dead Fred/French Taunter from Spamalot (WHS), and Hans in Frozen Jr. (WMS). This is his first time doing a musical at Schoolhouse Arts Center, and he hopes that you enjoy the show!

 

JACK DICKSON (Teen Ensemble): Jack is 14-years old and is very excited to be in this production of Bye Bye Birdie! You may have seen him recently as Timon in The Lion King, Jr. at Windham Middle School, or in Big Fish as Young Will here at Schoolhouse. He was also one of the Pugsleys in The Addams Family, Jr. at Windham Middle School. He hopes you enjoy the show!

 

MAEVE GAUDET (Randolph/Teen Ensemble): Maeve is a 12-year old who goes to Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences. Some roles they have played in the past are Pugsley in The Addams Family, Jr., Ensemble in Big Fish, Narrator 3 in Into the Woods, Jr., Young Simba Understudy/Ensemble in The Lion King, Jr., and many more! They would like to thank their Dad and their friend Luka for supporting them. They hope you enjoy the show!

 

SAM GOUZIE (Ensemble): Sam is a junior at Windham High School. He has been in about fifteen shows, with three of them being at Schoolhouse Arts Center. Some other roles were Rich in Be More Chill, Mr. MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie Jr., Lord Farquaad in Shrek, and Roger in Grease.

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EMILY LEMONT (Mrs. Doris Macafee, Props Designer, Dance Captain, Fight Choreographer) is thrilled to be a part of this production. Emily works in all aspects of theater but primarily works onstage, as a Props Designer, or as a Stage Manager. She has really enjoyed taking on all aspects of this show. Some shows you may have seen her and her props in have included Big Fish, Disaster, Carrie, Footloose, Tuck Everlasting. She has been doing theater for 16 years and has been at Schoolhouse for nearly 10. She hopes you enjoy the show!

 

EDDIE GRACE (Ensemble/Lighting Designer): This is Eddie's fourth role as a designer for a community theater and he couldn't be more excited to return for another show with Schoolhouse Arts Center! He previously was the LD for Schoolhouse's productions of Freaky Friday,'Beetlejuice, and The Rocky Horror Show. In College he acted, ran tech, and was the President for Husson University's Theater Club. He also worked as a supervisor at the Collins Center for the Arts while obtaining his degree in Theater Tech. He is grateful for the opportunity to return to the stage for this production and has loved working with this amazing talented cast and crew!

 

MACKENZIE HESTER (Susie/Mrs. Merkle/Reporter): Mackenzie first did this show 10 years ago and is thrilled to return to it for her first full length show at Schoolhouse. She lives in Conway, NH where she teaches music, private voice lessons, and theatre. Her favorite credits include The Importance of Being Earnest (Cecily), And Then There Were None (Vera), The Legend of Georgia McBride (Jo), and Torch Song (Laurel). One of the greatest joys of this show has been getting to work with her best buddy, Grayson. Mackenzie wants to send immense love and thanks to the entire cast and crew for welcoming her with open arms (especially Joellen). As always, she sends her love to her partner, Frank.

 

ERIC T. KELLEY (Ed Sullivan/Ensemble): Eric is from South Portland, and is very happy to be taking part in another show at Schoolhouse. The last show that he performed here was The Wizard of Oz in the summer of 2022. Eric has an absolute passion and love for theater, and works with other community theaters in the surrounding area. He would like to give a shout out to his family who supported me through this amazing journey, and also a shout out to his wonderful director Joellen Lemont who does so much for this theater. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!!

 

OLIVIA KENNEDY (Deborah Sue): Olivia is a junior at Gorham High school. She loves participating in theater at Schoolhouse Art Center! Recently, you may have seen her in Big Fish in the ensemble, or in Beetlejuice Jr. as Lydia! She has loved working with this cast and can’t wait for you to see this show!

 

STANLEY KIMBALL (Albert Peterson): Stanley Kimball, 25, is delighted to step on to the stage as Albert Peterson in Schoolhouse Arts’ Bye Bye Birdie, a role that blends heartfelt sincerity with classic musical comedy. His past credits include Footloose, The SpongeBob Musical, Spamalot!, Carrie, and The Rocky Horror Show. He would like to thank the cast and crew for their teamwork and dedication in bringing the show to life. And a special thank you to his girlfriend, Kallie, for her continued support and encouragement throughout the show.

 

MARIN LACKMANN (Gloria Rasputin/Helen/Sad Girl 2/TV Crew): Marin has been dancing since the age of two, training in both recreational and competitive dance and earning multiple overall and special awards. Throughout her childhood, she also participated in school chorus. Marin expanded her performance experience through summer theater programs at the Palace Theatre and Majestic Theatre in Manchester, NH. At Schoolhouse Arts Center, she co-choreographed Alice’s Wonderland Adventure alongside Emily Lemont and is currently assisting with choreography for Chicago: Teen Edition under April Monte. Marin is an Occupational Therapy major at the University of New England, where she choreographs for the university’s theatre company and co-founded Move UNE Dance, an all-inclusive dance club dedicated to fostering a welcoming creative space. She is grateful for the support of her family and friends and hopes you enjoy Bye Bye Birdie!

 

COLIN LEMONT (Mayor/Ensemble): is happy to be back on stage as another iconic mayor. You may have seen him as Mr. Mayor in Seussical the Musical at Schoolhouse. Colin has appeared in many shows through the years including, Catch Me If You Can, Footloose and as his favorite role, Patchy the Pirate in SpongeBob the Musical. When not on stage, Colin is working hard on sets and emergency repairs of our very old building. You can also find him out in nature, spending time with his family and his fabulous dog, Gus. He hopes you enjoy Bye Bye Birdie!

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LEAH MACMASTER (Rosie/Music Captain): Leah is super excited to be back on stage at Schoolhouse! This is her first lead role and she has had such an amazing time with the process! She is a final year theatre major at USM, and a voice student of Matt Scala. Recent roles include The Witch; Big Fish, The Chef/Ensemble; Disaster!, and Ensemble/Ms Gardner U/S; Carrie (Schoolhouse Arts Center). When not on stage, she works as a lighting designer. Other recent theatre credits include Lighting Design for Boeing, Boeing, and Descendants (SAC), and the Assistant Music Director for Beetlejuice Jr (SAC). Upcoming lighting designs include Pippin (SAC), and The Addams Family (OHSCBS). When not in the theatre, she works as a Firefighter/EMT-A for her hometown of Falmouth. Leah is so grateful for the whole team at Schoolhouse for helping her pursue her passion, and hopes you enjoy this show as much as she has!

 

ANDREW MARCOTTE (Mr. Harry MacAfee): Andrew is excited to be back on the Schoolhouse stage! Previous credits include: Anthony Hope (Sweeney Todd), Jeremy Heere (Be More Chill), Gaston (Beauty and the Beast), Donkey (Shrek: The Musical), Edward Bloom (Big Fish), and Brad Majors (The Rocky Horror Show). A student of Dr. Malinda Haslett and Scott Wheatley, he is a senior at the USM Osher School of Music working towards a BA in Music with a concentration in Voice. He currently teaches as the choir director at Windham Middle School, and music directs at various theaters including Schoolhouse, Gorham Arts Alliance, and WMS Drama.

 

CHARLOTTE MURRAY (Sad Girl 1/Teen Ensemble/TV Crew): Charlotte is excited to make her theater debut at Schoolhouse Arts Center! Her prior stage experience comes from dance; on a competitive team in adolescence, and a K-Pop cover team in college. Offstage, she works as a daycare teacher for 1 and 2-year-olds and will talk your ear off about how much she loves her class! She would love to thank the cast and crew (especially her lovely mother and sister) for all their hard work, and for making her first theater experience so wonderful.

 

DAPHNE MURRAY (Teen Ensemble): Daphne is excited to be in Schoolhouse’s production of Bye Bye Birdie! She is a freshman at Windham High School, and this is her ninth show. When she is not on stage, you can find her dancing, reading, baking, or spending time with friends. She would like to thank everyone that has made this show possible. She hopes you enjoy the show!

 

ANNA PEARSON (Mrs Mae Peterson): Anna is excited to be sharing the stage with her daughter Emily for this show! She was last on stage at Schoolhouse as Shirley in Disaster!. The role of Mae has challenged her due to elements of racism portrayed by her character. She strongly believes that everyone should be treated with equality, dignity, and respect. When Anna is not on stage, she works as a nurse. She also enjoys taking dance classes and singing. Anna would like to thank her husband and children for their love and support!

 

EMILY PEARSON (Teen Ensemble): Emily is 12 years old and in 7th grade at Windham Middle School. She has been in multiple shows including Lion King Jr. (Timon Understudy), The Addams Family Jr. (Cousin It), Cats Jr. (Mistoffelees/Macavity), Descendants, Matilda, and many more. She enjoys dancing, cooking, reading, learning new things, and spending time with her family. She is excited to be doing the show and hopes you will enjoy the show with her.

 

MEGHAN RIVARD (Teen Ensemble): Meghan is thrilled to be making her mainstage debut at Schoolhouse in Bye Bye Birdie! She has previously performed in teen shows here, including Freaky Friday (Katherine Blake), Be More Chill (Christine Canigula), Into The Woods Jr. (The Witch) and Legally Blonde Jr. (Margot). Outside of Schoolhouse, she’s played roles such as Ocean U/S in Ride The Cyclone (Monmouth Community Players), Bonnie in Come From Away (Stagedoor Manor) and Grace Fryer in Radium Girls (Maine Arts Academy). She is excited to be performing opposite her fellow actor and best friend Fiona in their school’s production of Peter and the Starcatcher in April! When not performing, she enjoys reading and playing with her dog. She hopes you enjoy the show!

 

RENEE SEAVEY (Penelope/Mayor's Wife/Shriner): Renee is excited to be back on the Schoolhouse stage. A few of her favorite theater productions include assistant directing The Hobbit at WCA, music directing Shrek Jr. at GAA and Anastasia Jr. at SAC, and performing as Buttons/Ensemble in Newsies at WCST. Outside of theater, you will probably find her spending time with animals or working on a math problem... She hopes you enjoy the show!

 

MADELINE SHUNDA (Ursula Merkle): Madeline is so excited for you to be joining us today for our production of Bye Bye Birdie! Madeline is 14-years old and is in the 8th grade at Windham Middle School. She would like to thank her friends for always supporting her, her many mentors who have helped her through it all, her family for always being there for her, and her teachers, Will Searway and April Monte. Some of her favorite roles she has played include Alice Beineke (Addams Family- School Edition), Pearl Krabs (SpongeBob Youth Edition), and Mrs. Gloop (Willy Wonka Jr.) . She is so grateful to be on the stage once again and hopes you enjoy!

 

GRAYSON SMITH (Conrad Birdie): Grayson is an award winning actor who is excited to be in his third show here at Schoolhouse Arts Center. He’s been in over 65 shows, but some favorites include The Rocky Horror Show (Frank N Furter), Tuck Everlasting (Man in the Yellow Suit), A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum (Pseudolus), Cabaret (Emcee), 1776 (Thomas Jefferson), Matilda (Mr. Wormwood), Shrek (Lord Farquaad), Clue (Wadsworth), Seussical (General Genghis Kahn Schmitz), Mousetrap (Christopher Wren), Murder on the Orient Express (Hector McQueen, and The Legend of Georgia McBride (Mrs Anorexia Nervosa) among many many more. He’d like to dedicate this show to his grandfather, who instilled a love for Elvis and classic rock from a young age.

 

RICHARD SNOW (Ensemble): Richard is thrilled to return to the stage as a member of the ensemble in Bye Bye Birdie, marking his first acting appearance in a play or musical since 1996. He is a longtime volunteer at Schoolhouse Arts Center, providing photography, videography, audio engineering, and set-building support. Richard has recently performed in several cabaret acts at Schoolhouse and joined this cast late in the process to help support the production. He is also the author of the self-published novella Pull the Lever, Larry, which blends dark humor, philosophical reflection, and ethical questions around artificial intelligence while remaining grounded in Maine-rooted storytelling.

 

EVELYN ANNE STEIGELMAN (Alice): Evelyn is a 15-year old Freshman at Maine Arts Academy. You may have recently seen her in A Christmas Carol (Peter/Boy on the Street/ Ignorance/ Young Ebeneezer) at The Footlights Theatre in Falmouth, At Schoolhouse, she has performed in Descendants (Ensemble/Dance Captain), Beetlejuice, Jr. (Sky), and Freaky Friday (Hannah). When not on stage Evelyn is singing, dancing, baking, crocheting,reading, or watching a show. She hopes you enjoy Bye Bye Birdie!

 

FIONA STEIGELMAN (Kim): Fiona is 17 and in 11th grade at Maine Arts Academy. She is very excited to be playing Kim in Bye Bye Birdie! Some recent roles of hers include Fletcher in Freaky Friday, Nancy Jane Harlan in Radium Girls, Fan/Martha Cratchit and others in A Christmas Carol, and part of the Hidden Folk ensemble and the Young Elsa Understudy in Frozen at Ogunquit Playhouse. Upcoming she is playing Molly in her school's production of Peter and the Starcatcher with fellow castmate Meghan! She enjoys dance, art, listening to music and all things musical theater. She would like to thank all of the people behind the scenes that have made this show possible. She hopes you enjoy the show!

 

MORRIGAN BURNS (Production Manager): Morrigan is a Pre-K teacher and dance instructor who discovered that she also loves working behind the scenes! Bye Bye Birdie is her fourth Schoolhouse show, her first as Production Manager, and she is excited to return backstage. Morrigan is especially thrilled to share this experience with her daughters, Fiona and Evelyn, and wants to thank her husband for supporting all three of them in their musical adventures. Enjoy the show!

 

EMILY DUBE (Choreographer): Emily is thrilled to be choreographing Bye Bye Birdie at Schoolhouse! After choreographing Big Fish last year, she couldn't wait to work with this company again. She grew up with a strong background in the arts and has performed in several productions herself. She graduated from the University of Maine in Orono in 2023 with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Dance. While at UMO, she was actively involved in several dance groups, served on the dance team, and had her choreography featured in multiple showcases. Currently, Emily teaches kindergarten at Kennebunk Elementary School and coaches competitive dance at two local studios. In the summers, she serves as a director at Twin City Theater Academy, where she also choreographs their productions. Emily is incredibly grateful to be part of this production and is so proud of the cast for their dedication and hard work.

 

AMELIA GOUZIE (Deck Crew): Amelia makes her Schoolhouse debut by assisting backstage as a crew member. She is excited to support her first show here!

 

JOE GOUZIE (Sound Designer): Joe is a proud partner with Schoolhouse, offering various services such as stage management, set building, and sound design. He is excited to be part of this production of Bye Bye Birdie and watch his son, Sam, perform in the cast, and his daughter, Amelia, assist backstage.

 

MOLLY MCALLISTER (Assistant Stage Manager): Molly is excited to be returning to the theater world after being away for some time. She would like to thank Schoolhouse, Joellen Lemont, and Zoe Silvia for helping her relearn the role of being a stage manager. Molly hopes you enjoy the show! APRIL MONTE (Costume Designer):

 

KATIE MURRAY (Paint Designer): Katie enjoyed creating the colorful world for this show! She loves the peaceful process of painting, the joy of seeing the completed project, and watching the story come to life. Past productions she has designed and painted at Schoolhouse include Boeing Boeing and The Rocky Horror Show. Her favorite part of this show has been watching two of her daughters share the stage again. She encourages you to put on a happy face and enjoy the show!

 

MATT SCALA (Music Director): Matt is very happy to be working with such a talented cast and crew! No stranger to SAC, Matt has worked on many favorite shows in the last few years, including: The Rocky Horror Show, Big Fish, Carrie and Footloose. On the stage, recent credits include Spongebob Squarepants (Spongebob), Disaster! (Ted Schneider), Tuck Everlasting (Miles Tuck), and Sweet Charity (Oscar Lindquist). Along with Music Directing, Matt is a private voice and piano teacher, most of which happens at Schoolhouse. He likes to stay busy! Matt would like to thank the cast, crew and production team for making this show possible. He would also like to thank his family, friends, and Tristen for dealing with his impossible schedule. Enjoy the show!

 

ZOE SILVIA (Stage Manager): Zoe is thrilled to be back to Stage Managing at Schoolhouse Arts Center! Bye Bye Birdie is her sixth show with Schoolhouse, her most recent being The Rocky Horror Show (Props Manager) and Freaky Friday (Stage Manager). Zoe would like to thank her friends, both in and outside of the show, who have all helped carry each other across the finish line. We made it! None of this would’ve happened without you!

 

ALEX SNOW (Light Board Operator): Alex is so happy to be a part of this show, because backstage or not, she is a show person through and through! Alex is running the light board for this show, and has also been on stage in previous shows at Schoolhouse, such as Beetlejuice Jr., Freaky Friday, and Footloose. The next show that is currently in production is Chicago Teen Edition, right here at Schoolhouse, but you'll have to come see that if you want to see what role she's playing! She hopes you enjoy the show!